SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — Fresno State built a commanding first-half lead and never trailed Tuesday night, defeating San Jose State 70-55 in a Mountain West men’s basketball game at Event Center.

The Bulldogs led 37-24 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half before 1,326 fans. The Spartans, despite a national statistical projection heavily favoring them, could not overcome their slow start.

The victory improved Fresno State to 7-8 overall. San Jose State fell to 5-10.